Revenue Agent - Portland

Revenue Agent

This position is within Maine Revenue Services' Income/Estate Tax Division-Business Audit Unit. The Unit is responsible for auditing filed business income tax returns and detecting business income tax non-filers. Audits may be conducted at the Taxpayer's corporate headquarters or remotely by correspondence. Audits conducted at a Taxpayer's corporate headquarters may require air travel and overtime.

Revenue agents are required to perform audits and conduct non-filer investigations within the bounds of federal and state law and Maine Revenue Services' policies. All work must be performed in a timely manner in accordance with confidentiality laws, organizational procedures, and strict statutory deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Review filed corporate income tax returns to determine compliance with Maine tax laws;
• Initiate corporate income tax audits with taxpayers and/or taxpayer representatives;
• Analyze complex tax records to establish audit findings;
• Determine tax liability in accordance with Maine statute;
• Compile audit findings in written form;
• Convey audit findings verbally to taxpayers and/or taxpayer representatives;
• Conduct non-filer investigations to ensure compliance with Maine tax laws;
• Research, analyze and form conclusions on compliance issues regarding non-filer activity;
• Process Voluntary Disclosure Agreement requests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

Required:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures;
• Knowledge of auditing principles and procedures;
• Knowledge of business practices and principles;
• Knowledge of state and federal tax laws;
• Knowledge of the judicial processes used in tax enforcement;
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, statute, policy, and procedures;
• Ability to interface with taxpayers and taxpayer representatives in a professional manner;
• Ability to communicate controversial matters in a concise, courteous manner;
• Exemplary time management and organizational skills;
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Post-secondary education and/or training in business administration, accounting, mathematics, economics, information technology, finance, property appraisal, auditing, or taxes with experience demonstrating the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make decisions on complex matters.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills or experience:

• Income tax preparation
• Accounting degree or coursework
• Taxation coursework
• Advanced communication skills
• Auditing financial records or tax filings

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references.

In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
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